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Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

(OP)
Is it possible to do a batch file rename and maintain all links and references to other files. I was poking around PDMWorks, SolidWorks Explorer, and SolidWorks Task Scheduler and didn't see anything like that. I know I can rename individual files, but I have about a hundred parts, drawings, and assemblies, that I need to make partial name changes to.
Example,
Change 309P_DT101.SLDPRT TO 303P_DT101.SLDPRT
Only the 309P to 303P characters change

Tom Malinski
http://www.okayind.com/
Dell Prec 670, Xeon 3.8,2GB Ram, Nvidia Quadra FX 3450/4000 SDI
SWorks Pro & PDMWorks 2007 SP3.0

RE: Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

I don't know about rename, but I know you can with Copy Project, assuming you are changing the file names to have the same name change.

RE: Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

I have not found any batch rename. You may have to do each one separate.

Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)

RE: Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

Yes - it can be done using SolidWorks Explorer (assuming your files are not in a vault).

Watch this video at youtube...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGoRnMKvMnU

Regards,
Joy

RE: Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

Yes - it can be done using SolidWorks Explorer (assuming your files are not in a vault).

Watch this video at youtube...

oops... modified to supply correct link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AAFaGaB8aw

Regards,
Joy

RE: Batch File Rename with PDMWorks?

(OP)
Joy, thank you for these video tips. This will be a big help for me. A star for you

tom

Tom Malinski
http://www.okayind.com/
Dell Prec 670, Xeon 3.8,2GB Ram, Nvidia Quadra FX 3450/4000 SDI
SWorks Pro & PDMWorks 2007 SP3.0

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